Friday
Nov 14
Nov 14
Whiskey Wonderland at the St. Augustine Distillery
Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Get in the holiday spirit with live music, a tree lighting, and cocktail samples.
Nights of Lights Events
In addition to viewing all the lights, find out what else is happening this season.
Here, you can find all of the Nights of Lights events — all of the gatherings that celebrate the lights, Christmas, Hannukah, and New Year's Eve. The list includes events as local as the holiday markets and as vast as the New Year's Eve fireworks over the Atlantic.
The Nights of Lights events are focused on the winter holidays after Thanksgiving, and all we do to celebrate them, including viewing the Nutcracker Ballet, the Regatta of Lights, and dining out on New Year's Eve. Nights of Lights always starts on the Saturday before Thanksgiving and continues through January 31 of the following year (or the Sunday just before that). December, in particular, is full of events to celebrate the season.
See our "All Events" list to discover the events that reach beyond the lights such as theater performances, art exhibits, improv shows, live music, car shows, and road races.
The cover photo is of Villa Zorayda during their holiday events.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
St. Augustine's Nights of Lights 2025-26
Nightly from Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026
Our breath-taking festival turns the Ancient City into a dazzling holiday display.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
Ximenez-Fatio Nights of Lights Exhibition
Monday - Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
14 local artists decorate fireplace mantles to honor the U.S.'s 250th birthday.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
The Christmas Market at Colonial Quarter
Daily, Nov. 15 - Dec. 24, 2025 | Starting at 11:00 a.m.
The third annual Holiday Market hosts locally made gifts and seasonal fun.
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Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
Light-Up! Night
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Nights of Lights begins with music and the ceremonial flip of the switch.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
Sabrage Sunset Nights of Lights Tours
Nov. 17, 2025, to Dec. 15, 2025 | 4:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
View the lights from the water, on a 63-foot custom-built power catamaran.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
Schooner Freedom Nights of Lights
Nov. 15, 2025 to January 11, 2026 | 4:15 - 6:15 p.m.
See the spectacular Nights of Lights from the water aboard the tall ship Schooner Freedom.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
Tiny Tug Nights of Lights Tours
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Times Vary
Cruise around the harbor and view the lights, aboard a six-passenger tiny tug.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
Fury Nights of Lights Cruise
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy sunset and the glitter of the Nights of Lights from the water.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
Nights of Lights GRINCHmas Ride
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Ride with the Grinch in downtown St. Augustine during the holiday season.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
Nights of Lights Adventure Boat Tours
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Times Vary
Take a cruise on a 32-passenger pontoon boat to see the Nights of Lights.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
Red Boat Nights of Lights Tours
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Times Vary
View the holiday lights from a boat deck departing from Vilano.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
St. Augustine Sailing Nights of Lights Charters
Nov. 15, 2025, to Jan. 11, 2026 | Schedules Vary
Take in the holiday displays from the water aboard a luxury charter.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
Pineapple Ride and Tours Nights of Lights Tours
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Hourly, 7:00 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Tour the heart of St. Augustine in a 10-passenger electric vehicle and view the lights.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
Nights of Lights Tours 2025 - 2026
Nightly, Nov. 15, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | After Dark
Festive Nights of Lights tours by land, sea, and sky.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
How the Grinch Stole Pinkmas
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Hourly, 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
It's a tour and a holiday adventure when the Grinch steals the golf cart.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
Florida Water Tours: Nights of Lights Tours
Nightly from Nov. 15, 2025, to Jan. 11, 2026 | Multiple Times
See the Nights of Lights from the water on one of several tours.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
Merry Pinkmas
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Hourly, 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sparkle as you enjoy the lights in a glamorous pink electric vechicle.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
St. Augustine Land and Sea Nights of Lights Tours
From Nov. 15, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | Hourly, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
View the lights from an open electric vehicle during the Nights of Lights.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
Tasting Tours Carriage Ride with Wine
Saturday, Nov. 27, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Hourly, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
View the holiday lights from an open horse-drawn carriage with wine.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
Country Carriages Nights of Lights Tours
Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 - Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
Take a ride in a horse-drawn sleigh through the decorated historic downtown.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
St. Augustine Boat Tours for Nights of Lights
Nightly from Nov. 15, 2025 to Jan. 11, 2026 | Times Vary
An intimate, relaxing cruise from Conch House, along the bayfront and back.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
Old City Carriages Nights of Lights Tours
Monday, Nov. 15, 2025 - Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Ride in a horse-drawn carriage with up to seven friends during Nights of Lights.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
Tasting Tours Magical Ride with Santa
Saturday, Nov. 15 to Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 | Times Vary
Ride through historic St. Augustine with Santa Claus.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
Cruisin' Tikis: Nights of Lights Tour
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Get a taste of island life as you view the Nights of Lights from the water.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
Old Town Party Boat: Holly Jolly Yachty
Nightly Nov. 15, 2025 to Jan. 11, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Party, dance, and view the lights while cruising on the water.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
Scenic Cruise Nights of Lights Tours 2025/26
Saturday Nov. 15, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
See the holiday lights from the water aboard the Victory III.
Saturday
Nov 15
Nov 15
Panda Tours Nights of Lights Tours
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Hourly, 7:00 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Take an intimate 45-minute golf cart tour for Nights of Lights.
Sunday
Nov 16
Nov 16
Black Raven's Nights of Lights Cruise
Sunday, Nov. 16 - Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 | 4:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Enjoy Nights of Lights with pirates who lead a holiday sing-along.
Sunday
Nov 16
Nov 16
St. Augustine Experiences Walking Tour
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Take an informative history walk, during the early hours of Nights of Lights.
Sunday
Nov 16
Nov 16
Old Town Trolley's Famous Nights of Lights Tour
Nightly, Nov. 16. 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Trolley holiday tours run every evening during Nights of Lights.
Sunday
Nov 16
Nov 16
Gold Tours Private Nights of Lights Tour
Sundays -Thursdays, Nov. 16, 2025 to Jan. 11, 2026
View St. Augustine's Nights of Lights up close and personal.
Sunday
Nov 16
Nov 16
Explore Tours Nights of Lights
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Learn a bit about St. Augustine's history as you view Nights of Lights in St. Augustine.
Friday
Nov 21
Nov 21
Festival of Trees 2025
Friday, Nov. 21 - Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 | Times Vary
Locally decorated trees and wreaths are auctioned to benefit the St. Augustine Society.
Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.
